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2026 Legislative Priorities

26 Feb, 2026

The Minnesota AFL-CIO and members of our affiliated unions fight for pro-worker laws and push back against any attack on our rights or livelihoods. Minnesota is moving in the right direction, and we made historic gains for workers in 2023 and 2024. It’s up to the Labor Movement to defend that

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Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

12 Feb, 2026

On Behalf of the ICE Out of Minnesota Coalition (sign on orgs listed below) Minnesota Labor, Faith, Community Groups Issue Statement on Announcement of ICE Plan To End Surge Minnesota, Make Clear Need for Justice for Those Detained and Harmed By Surge MINNESOTA - Following Border Czar Tom Homan

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In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

06 Feb, 2026

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bernie Burnham made the following statement in response to a letter from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Republican Congressional Leaders regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security: “Minnesotans have had

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Minnesota Labor Newspapers

Only a handful of active Labor newspapers remain in the United States and Minnesota is fortunate to be home to three of them. For the latest local labor news, check out:

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Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2018 political endorsements

06 Mar, 2018

The Minnesota AFL-CIO, the state federation of more than 1,000 affiliated unions announced its first round of endorsements for the 2018 election. The labor federation’s general board voted to endorse Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith for U.S.

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California Nurses Leader DeMoro Retiring, But Remains ‘On Call’

05 Mar, 2018

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The Trump Tax Law Will Hurt Hoosiers

05 Mar, 2018

The Trump tax cuts aren't tickling everyone's fancy, despite a little more money in your check. State Sen. David Niezgodski (D) and State Rep. Karlee Macer (D) were part of a town hall in Indianapolis, on what they say is the "TrumpTax’s disastrous impact on Indiana’s working families."

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Invest Surplus in Working People

28 Feb, 2018

The State of Minnesota today reported a budget surplus of $329 million. Minnesota AFL-CIO President Bill McCarthy made the following statement:

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Five Ways Unions Are Helping You Right Now…Even If You’re Not a Member

28 Feb, 2018

A workers’ rights case before the Supreme Court this week could have a dramatic impact on all of our lives. Janus v. AFSCME is a case that is designed to dramatically reduce dues and starve unions that are representing workers at the bargaining table.

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Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is to Spend Less on Infrastructure

21 Feb, 2018

When he finally unveiled his infrastructure plan on Monday, President Donald Trump offered cities and states negative $40 billion.

2026 Legislative Priorities

Statement on ICE Plan to End Surge

In funding debate, working Minnesotans demand end to ICE occupation, justice for victims

Minnesota Labor Newspapers

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Minnesota AFL-CIO makes first round of 2018 political endorsements

California Nurses Leader DeMoro Retiring, But Remains ‘On Call’

The Trump Tax Law Will Hurt Hoosiers

Invest Surplus in Working People

Five Ways Unions Are Helping You Right Now…Even If You’re Not a Member

Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Is to Spend Less on Infrastructure